Atomfair Manganese Boride (MnB2) Powder, 99% Purity, -80 Mesh
Product Description
Atomfair Manganese Boride (MnB2) is supplied as powder with 99% purity and a -80 mesh specification. It is intended for vacuum-coating, microelectronics, optics, display and data-storage research.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Available Values |
|---|---|
| Product | Manganese Boride (MnB2) Powder |
| Chemical Formula | MnB2 |
| CAS Number | 12228-50-1 |
| Purity | 99% |
| Specification | -80 mesh |
| Physical State | Powder |
Key Features and Advantages
- Purity specification: 99%.
- Mesh specification: -80 mesh.
- Product form: powder.
APPLICATION SCOPE: Vacuum-coating and thin-film research for scientific, automotive, microelectronics, integrated-circuit, lighting, optical, flat-panel-display and data-storage applications.
DOCUMENTATION: COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation.
LABORATORY PROCUREMENT SUPPORT
For grade selection, particle-size confirmation, documentation support or custom specification review, contact our technical sales team.
This material is specified for vacuum-coating and thin-film deposition research. Confirm process compatibility through the batch-specific documentation supplied by the manufacturer before use.
- Vacuum processing requirement: Use this material only in deposition systems configured for vacuum-coating or thin-film processes.
- Batch documentation check: Request and review the certificate of analysis and safety data sheet for the specific lot before processing.
What is the particle size distribution of Atomfair Manganese Boride (MnB2) powder with a -80 mesh specification, and how does it affect thin-film deposition uniformity?
The powder is specified as -80 mesh, meaning all particles pass through an 80-mesh sieve (nominal opening 180 µm). For vacuum-coating and thin-film research, this relatively coarse and broad size distribution may require additional milling or sieving to achieve the fine, narrow particle sizes typically needed for uniform evaporation or sputtering targets. The 99% purity and MnB2 stoichiometry are confirmed, but particle-size distribution is not stated beyond the mesh cut.
Can this MnB2 powder be used directly as an evaporation source for vacuum deposition, or does it require further processing?
The product is supplied as a -80 mesh powder intended for vacuum-coating and thin-film research, but direct use as an evaporation source may be limited by its coarse particle size. For thermal evaporation, finer powders or pre-consolidated pellets are often preferred to ensure uniform vapor flux and avoid spitting. The source does not specify any pre-treatment or consolidation step, so researchers should evaluate their specific deposition system requirements.
What documentation is available to verify the 99% purity and batch-specific properties of this MnB2 powder?
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation. The COA typically verifies the 99% purity and chemical composition, while the SDS covers handling and safety information. Contact the technical sales team at inquiry@atomfair.com to request these documents for your specific batch.
Atomfair's MnB2 powder is assessed as a 99%-pure, -80 mesh boron-rich precursor for vacuum-coating and thin-film research, with 100-500 g package options supporting scaled lab trials; batch-specific particle-size and purity characterisation should be confirmed before high-precision deposition work.
Positive
- 99% purity for thin-film research: The 99% purity specification supports use in vacuum-coating, microelectronics, optics, display, and data-storage research where contaminant control is relevant.
- -80 mesh powder form: The -80 mesh powder form provides a specified particle-size ceiling for laboratory handling and downstream coating or deposition trials.
Trade-offs
- Particle size limited to -80 mesh: Only a -80 mesh upper bound is specified; end users needing a tighter particle-size distribution or an exact range must request confirmation from technical sales.
- 99% purity ceiling: At 99% purity, the material contains up to 1% non-MnB2 constituents, so ultra-high-purity semiconductor or data-storage processes may require tighter impurity characterization before adoption.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
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